John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 42-6297940

The John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, established in 1979. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations through grants focused on education, social services, and community development.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$401K

+16.6% YoY

Grant Count

17

+6.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

+9.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary mission is to support charitable, educational, and scientific purposes that promote the well-being of inhabitants of Burlington, Iowa.

Primary funding interests include:

  • Education
  • Human services
  • Community development
  • Children and youth
  • Arts and culture
  • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

Grantmaking

Recent grants awarded include:

Review Cycle

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How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Burlington, Iowa, with additional funding activity in Iowa, Virginia, and Ohio.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

States

IowaIllinoisNew YorkOhioVirginia

Cities

ALEXANDRIAAltoonaBURLINGTONBurlingtonCINCINNATIMOLINEMT PLEASANTQUINCYW BURLINGTONWEST BURLINGTONWhite Plains

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024)

  • Total assets: $8,172,034
  • Total revenues: $428,372
  • Total expenses: $438,134
  • Total giving: $401,000

Staff

  • 1 employee
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Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$107K$214K$320K$427K24 grants201916 grants202120 grants202219 grants202316 grants202417 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY C…$84KUNITED WAY WORLDWIDE$60KBURLINGTON STEM FOUNDATION$50KBURLINGTON CAPITOL THEATRE$30KBURLINGTON AREA HOMELESS…$29KTRANSITIONS DMC INC$29KHEART SONG INC$20KBURLINGTON CIVIC MUSIC A…$20KFRIENDS OF BURLINGTON PA…$20KART CENTER OF BURLINGTON$15K

Grant Size Distribution

88 grants across all recorded years

77<$50K11$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Southeastern Community College Fnd ($84,000), United Way Worldwide ($60,000), Burlington Stem Foundation ($50,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BURLINGTON CAPITOL THEATRE BURLINGTON, IAGENERAL OPERATING$30,000
ART CENTER OF BURLINGTON BURLINGTON, IAGENERAL OPERATING$15,000
BURLINGTON AREA DEVELOPMENT FDN BURLINGTON, IAGENERAL OPERATING$10,000
SOUTHEAST IOWA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION MT PLEASANT, IAGENERAL OPERATING$5,000
UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE ALEXANDRIA, VAGENERAL OPERATING$60,000
HEART SONG INC WEST BURLINGTON, IAGENERAL OPERATING$20,000
THE SALVATION ARMY ALEXANDRIA, VAGENERAL OPERATING$7,500
ST VINCENT DE PAUL CINCINNATI, OHGENERAL OPERATING$7,500
BEL CANTO CHORALE BURLINGTON, IAGENERAL OPERATING$5,000
BURLINGTON CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION BURLINGTON, IAGENERAL OPERATING$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

US BANK N ATRUSTEE$90K

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
US BANK N ATRUSTEE1$89,950

Contact Information

  • Mailing Address: PO Box 634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
  • Phone: 888-265-7962
  • EIN: 42-6297940

Frequently Asked Questions

What does John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust fund?

The foundation's primary mission is to support charitable, educational, and scientific purposes that promote the well-being of inhabitants of Burlington, Iowa. Primary funding interests include: • Education • Human services • Community development • Children and youth • Arts and culture • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust?

**Grant Amounts** • Typical award range: $2,500–$84,000 • Minimum grant: $2,000 • Maximum grant: $84,000 **Types of Support** • General operating support • Project support • Repairs and upgrades **Recent Grant Activity** Recent grants awarded include: • Southeastern Community College Foundation: $84,000 (general operating) • Burlington West Burlington Area United Way: $60,000 (general operating) • Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation: $25,000 (general operating) • Girl Scouts-…

Where does John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Burlington, Iowa, with additional funding activity in Iowa, Virginia, and Ohio.

What size grants does John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust award?

In 2025, John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust awarded 17 grants totaling $401K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust's EIN?

John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6297940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

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